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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.11, 838.67 and 354.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.11, 838.67 and 354.99 is: 532.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.11 : 838.67 = 354.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.11/838.67 = 354.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.11x = 838.67 × 354.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.11x = 297,717.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,717.69/559.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.49

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